[quote=Edchris177]I believe anytime the water temp is below 70F you should have protection. Perhaps as a Boeing 777 pilot I am a Wuss, & to conservative, we get paid good coin to play the worlds most expensive pinball game & never tilt. The operative word is "never", it is all about risk management.
The chances of going into the drink may be small, but what if you do? What if you can't right the thing, or the boat comes apart? Are you able to bob around in 60ish degree water & live through it? When the water gets down to the 50's your time of useful action,(even dressed in a windbreaker with under layers) becomes very short. Once hypothermia sets in, the first thing to go is logical thinking.
I sail in Canada, & have gone out 3rd week of October. On a sunny day with air temp of high 70's, things are great. Cloudy day has the same effect of 5-10 degrees cooler. I dumped my 5.7 in a good blow, & was damned glad I was wearing a full wetsuit. It allowed me time in the water to sort things out & get the boat back up solo, twice.
Personally, I go with the idea that I am prepared to spend several hours in the water...what if my boat sinks & no one comes along scenario.[/quote]
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